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Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — 2dTrevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Johnson County Library Offers Chiefs Coverage — 1dJohnson County Library cards unlock access to digital replicas of the print newspaper for up-to-date Chiefs coverage and Kansas City sports history, with options to explore regional and national reporting as well as broader football-related resources. The collection also links historical materials and local business news, connecting the community to the Chiefs story and city life through a single library platform.

Freak Accident Involving Vicks VapoRub Leaves Baby With Third-Degree Burns on 40 Percent of BodyReporting — Dec 14, 2022Every once in a while a story pops up about a devastating, unpredictable accident that gets spun into a cautionary tale — especially if it involves children. Sometimes there is no moral of the story, though, other than…

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading sessionBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Iran Struggling to Contain Street Protests; Is This How the Islamic Republic Falls?Opinion — Sep 24, 2022At least 11 people have been killed this month in Iran during protests following the funeral of woman who died in the custody of the country’s “morality police.” But that’s only half of the story. Video coming out of…

The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising EscapeGood News — FROM 1956Family crosses minefield unharmed

Storie Vault expansion lets fans help shape story directionTech — Sep 3, 2026Storie Vault unveiled a major expansion adding community features, expanded genres, and more contests to deepen engagement between writers and readers, while enabling fans to influence story direction and collaborate with creators. The update positions the platform as a more interactive hub for original online fiction beyond traditional publishing.

Sam Okafor More genres and contests is great, but I hope the "community input" doesn't water down the author's original vision over time.

Michelle Akers Soccer Faith TestimonyGood News — FROM 1990World Cup champion athlete shares conversion story.

The Story of the Singing Revolution in EstoniaGood News — FROM 1987Citizens reclaim independence through song festivals

The Story of the Man Who Invented Braille for MusicGood News — FROM 1830Blind composer creates accessible notation

The Story of the Child Who Led to PenicillinGood News — FROM 1928Fleming's mold discovery follows a boy's infection

The Story of the First Heart Transplant PatientGood News — FROM 1967Louis Washkansky receives new heart and hope

The Story of the Blind Pastor Who Translated BrailleGood News — FROM 1824Louis Braille adapts code for scripture access

Religion Developments Span Communities Worldwide — 4dA global religion beat covers shifting faith dynamics in the U.S.—Catholicism remains the largest faith despite declines—and how faith informs public life, policy, and ethical debates on technology and violence, while spotlighting ongoing interfaith initiatives in Australia and enduring religious festivals in India. It also notes a new biblical film retelling the story of Daniel and a Catholic devotion emphasizing God’s holiness within Christian life.

The Story of the Trapp Family's Escape and MusicGood News — FROM 1938Austrian family flees Nazis and shares songs worldwide

The Story of the Four Chaplains on the SS DorchesterGood News — FROM 1943Clergy of four faiths give life jackets to soldiers

From ‘Thou Shalt’ to ‘Once Upon a Time’Good News — Sep 8, 2026Jesus answers a lawyer's question about eternal life and neighbors with the parable of the Good Samaritan, shifting from command to story to reveal God's mercy.

‘Furious’ Is a Story of Complex Women and Ineffable Emotions — Sep 1, 2026

Nicole Hardy Curious how the writer defines "ineffable" here - sounds like a story more interested in mood than plot.

Resident Evil Reboot Set for September 18 Release — 6dZach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film will feature a colossal 2,000-pound practical monster crafted by Shane Mahan, signaling a commitment to tangible creature effects on set. The movie will tell a new story not directly based on any game, and early reactions praise its horror-lighting balance of scares and humor as a promising reboot.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — 4dA wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — Sep 12, 2026I Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan — Sep 8, 2026Chinese lawyer Ruth Wang reaches Taiwan while seeking resettlement after pressure over her work defending the Zion Church, drawing hope from a Bible story of unexpected provision.

Rachel Meyers Taiwan has every right to assist people fleeing religious crackdowns without getting drawn into Beijing's disputes.

Searchlight Announces The Family Stone Sequel With Returning Cast — Sep 12, 2026Searchlight Pictures announced a sequel to The Family Stone titled The Families Stone, reuniting most of the original cast 20 years after the first film, with Diane Keaton no longer involved following her death. Tom Bezucha returns to write and direct, production is set in New York this fall, and the story centers on the Stone family as the father brings the woman he’s fallen for to meet them.

Jared Kim Diane Keaton's absence is a real loss for this sequel, but the rest of the family dynamics in New York should still make for a solid follow-up.